Meet Celia, the expert behind Leaman Consulting’s Private Household & Estates Desk. With a degree in Primary Education and over 10 years’ experience within the industry she has a deep understanding of candidate quality in private residences. Her caring and professional approach ensures the right fit for you or your principal, whether you need a Housekeeper, Estate/House Manager, Butler, Driver, Chef or Domestic Couple.
Celia is experienced with adhoc roles and welcomes any staffing enquiries – your perfect candidates is just a conversation away.
For a confidential discussion of your needs, you can contact Celia direct at celia@leamanconsulting.com or by calling 020 3006 7888.
VIP Butler - Oxfordshire
We are seeking an experienced and adaptable VIP Butler to join a UHNW private family in Oxfordshire. This is a unique and dynamic role where no two days are the same, offering the opportunity to travel across the UK and internationally, on occasion. This role is to primarily support the principal and his family plus any visiting extended family members. You will seamlessly move between personalised service for the principals in their private residence and supporting the other VIP guests at the club
This is a live-out position, so candidates living nearby are preferred. However, for the right individual, the family is willing to assist with relocation and finding local accommodation.
Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum
*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*
Job Title: Live Out Head Housekeeper
Location: SW11, London
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM
We are seeking a highly capable and hands-on Head Housekeeper to join a welcoming and self-sufficient family in South London. The role involves managing the day-to-day household operations and housekeeping within a large family home with a keen eye for detail.
Responsibilities:
- Hands-on housekeeping, including cleaning, laundry, and ironing for the family
- Managing the dry cleaning schedule
- Managing household bills and overseeing security within the home (CCTV etc)
- Coordination of repairs and maintenance, including liaising with contractors
- Knowledge of high-end surfaces, such as marble and custom flooring, and expertise in their proper care
- Answering the door to visitors
- Liaising with the families PA on any requirements
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar role with a proven track record of high standards
- Ability to manage a 5-floor, 6-bedroom, 6-bathroom residence
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to multitask effectively
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Hardworking with a real love of your job!
- A good sense of humour, easy-going nature, and ability to adapt to a changing needs
Additional Information:
- This is a busy and welcoming family home with children and pets
- The current residence is temporary, with a return to the renovated house in April
- Salary: £50,000 depending on experience and skills
- You must be pet friendly
If you are a switched-on, proactive individual with a passion for maintaining a high standard of living and have the necessary experience, we would love to hear from you!
Our client, a busy family living in Kensington are looking for an experienced and proactive housekeeper to join them on a live out basis, 3 days a week. Ideally Mon / Weds / Fri. You will provide an exptra paor of hands to the family and the full time housekeeper who has been with the family many years. You must be dog friendly as the family have 2 friendly little dogs!
Along side the other housekeeper your duties will include but not be limited to:
The family are looking for someone who has worked as a private housekeeper in high level homes with good checkable references.
They are looking for a housekeeper who loves their work, is friendly and enthusiastic. You will be passionate, hardworking and loyal.
Hours: Monday / Wednesday / Friday, 9am - 5pm or 8am - 4pm
Location: Kensington W8
Salary: £21-£23 gross per hour
*You must be living in London already with the right to work in the UK*
*Please note we cannot respond to every application*
House Manager /PA in Greenwich
A professional family of 4 are looking for a hands on a proactive House Manager with PA duties to provide day-to-day support for the Principals and their family and household team, whilst maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
This is a hugely diverse hands on role and the principals are looking for someone who has extensive experience previously as a head housekeeper turned house manager/junior manager, who is still able to be hands on and lead by example.
Location: Greenwich SE10 - must live within 1 hour of SE10.
Hours: Mon-Friday 0745-1645
Starting: ASAP
Salary: up to 65K DOE
The role requires someone with a driving licence and confidence in and around London.
Duties will include but not be limited to:
LOGISTICS AND ADMINISTRATION:
Ideal candidate: specification
Full-Time Housekeeper - Wimbledon Village
Our clients, a professional couple based in Wimbledon Village, are seeking a dedicated and dog-friendly housekeeper to join their household. This is a fantastic opportunity to take full responsibility for the upkeep and smooth running of a beautiful five-bedroom home.
Live Out Housekeeper in Chelsea
We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Housekeeper to join a professional household team in Chelsea. This is a full-time role within a well-structured team, supporting a large family home with high standards of service and presentation.
*Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every application*
A couple in West London are looking for part time housekeeper with top laundry skills to join them on a part time basis working 20 hours a week in the mornings.
The property is a 2 bed, 2 bath flat. Your duties as the housekeeper will include but not limited to:
You must have a real eye for detail and ensure the highest standard is delivered at all times. You must have previous experience working as a private housekeeper/
Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30am/9.00am – 12.30pm/1.00pm
Start: Early 2025
Salary: £20-23 gross per hour
*You must have the right to work in the UK*
Please note that we cannot guarantee a response to every applicant
Job Title: Head Gardener
Location: Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds)
Employment Type: Full-time, Live-out
Start Date: January / February 2025
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8-9 hours/day with flexible working hours based on seasonal demands (shorter days in winter and longer in summer).
Salary: £45,000 (Negotiable, based on experience)
A high-profile yet exceptionally private family is seeking a Head Gardener for their newly built country estate near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. With the property set for completion in June 2025, the estate's landscaping is already in progress, and we are looking for a skilled head gardener to work alongside the landscape architect during the final stages and prepare for the upcoming growing season.
This is a rare opportunity to shape a brand-new garden and work in a fantastic environment, with purpose-built facilities including a potting shed, machine stores, and staff areas, where your input on machinery, tools & planning will be valued. You will report to the Estate Manager and liaise closely with the principals to help create and maintain the grounds.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience & Qualifications:
Benefits:
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks:
This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to a check by the DBS. The level of check which will apply shall be a “Basic” level check.
*Please note that we cannot respond to every application*
Live Out Housekeeper for large informal family home close to Sloane Square SW1X.
Wonderful returning clients of ours are expanding their household team and looking for an experienced housekeeper to join the team on a live out Monday - Friday basis.
This is a hands on housekeeping position where you will have a 360 handle on all duties alongside the other 3 housekeepers, your duties will include high level cleaning and housekeeping, laundry, helping with packing and unpacking luggage, some dog walking (small friendly dog!) and some errand running to the shops, dry cleaners etc.
You will work well as a team and support the other housekeepers in whatever needs to be done to ensure the home is presented well at all times.
As the housekeeper you will have a hard working nature with a friendly approach with experience within HNW households and/or yachts or hotels.
Starting: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday 10am - 7pm
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
This is a wonderful opportunity to join a welcoming and friendly household team.
*Please note we cannot guarantee a response to every application*